Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Conference Attendance
Professional Affiliations and Memberships
Certifications and Licenses
Profession Relevant Skills
Languages
Hobbies and Interests
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Boas Okello

Mumias,Kenyan

Summary

Skilled civil engineer with eight years of experience in a variety of engineering aspects, such as preparation, drawings and specifications to complete construction engineering tasks. Professional presence with the ability to work independently with very little supervision. Motivated individual who is committed to delivering the highest quality service in challenging environments. Focused on environmental, safety and health issues.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Civil Engineer

HBK Engineering
11.2019 - Current
  • Manage the operations and construction of over five project sites.
  • Provide technical guidance regarding structural repairs, construction and design.
  • Use computer-assisted drawing tools to design structures and transportation systems.
  • Train 10 new employees to supervise projects in order to expand the company.

Assistant Civil Engineer

CAGE Civil Engineering
09.2016 - 10.2019
  • Directed activities to ensure compliance with environmental regulations.
  • Analyzed manufacturing byproducts to discover engineering solutions to reduce the output of pollutants.
  • Designed systems to dispose of biological and chemically toxic waste material, reducing 95% of safety risks.
  • Tested soils and different materials to determine the strength of steel, asphalt and foundations.

Surveyor Technician

Feature Consulting, LLC
06.2014 - 08.2016
  • Assessed job tasks to identify potential risks and applied mitigation techniques, improving 75% of workplace safety.
  • Estimated the needs and costs of equipment and materials to determine project budgets.
  • Prepared monthly reports on deeds, bid proposals and environmental impact statements.
  • Analyzed maps, survey reports and aerial photography to determine project direction.

Education

Master of Science -

University of Colorado At Boulder
Boulder, CO

Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering

University of Colorado At Boulder
Boulder, CO

Skills

  • Regulatory review
  • Safety rules enforcement
  • CAD drafting
  • Blueprint interpretation
  • AutoCAD proficiency
  • Construction management
  • Estimation accuracy
  • Communication

Conference Attendance

  • Hydraulic Sciences and Water Resources Engineering - University of Colorado - (2022)
  • International Conference on Civil, Architectural and Environmental Sciences, Las Vegas, NV - (2022)
  • International Conference on Emerging Trends in Engineering, Science and Technology, Chicago, IL - (2022)
  • 2021 SEAC Fall Seminar, Denver, CO - (2021)

Professional Affiliations and Memberships

  • American Council of Engineering Companies of Colorado (ACEC Colorado) - (2022)
  • American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) - (2021)
  • Structural Engineers Association of Colorado - (2019)

Certifications and Licenses

  • Professional Engineer (PE) certification - (Updated 2022)

Profession Relevant Skills

  • Excellent critical thinking skills to identify alternative approaches and solutions to complex problems.
  • Strong ability to manage material resources in order to determine the appropriate use of facilities and equipment.
  • Skilled in coordinating projects and keeping all parties on the same path in order to stay on schedule.
  • Good negotiation skills when coordinating between clients and management.
  • Strong ability to communicate by listening and asking the right questions as well as writing effective reports.
  • Experience with analytical and scientific software, such as Minitab and MathWorks MATLAB.
  • Ability to identify system performance indicators and the appropriate actions necessary to correct performance in order to keep project goals on track.

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Professional Working

Hobbies and Interests

There are a variety of hobbies and interests that fill my spare time. I love working with computers in different capacities and I also enjoy spending time in my wood shop. My love of the outdoors includes day-long hikes and cycling trips on the weekends and my interest in the environment leads to multiple volunteer opportunities in the community.

Timeline

Civil Engineer

HBK Engineering
11.2019 - Current

Assistant Civil Engineer

CAGE Civil Engineering
09.2016 - 10.2019

Surveyor Technician

Feature Consulting, LLC
06.2014 - 08.2016

Master of Science -

University of Colorado At Boulder

Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering

University of Colorado At Boulder
Boas Okello